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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.4mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9SA5
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
80h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$1,099

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGH017

Grand Seiko SLGH017 owners and reviewers widely praise its impeccable finishing on the applied markers and handset, and its lightweight titanium case and bracelet. The high-beat 9SA5 movement is noted for its approximately 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures reported by owners ranging from +4 sec/day to +5 to -3 seconds per day, though some owners express concerns about accuracy deviating significantly from specifications. Some find the "Night Birch" dial stunning and appreciate the Evo 9 case design, while others note the dial texture appears less pronounced on its matte black surface and criticize the handset's proportions and lack of lume. The Grand Seiko SLGH017 is priced at €10,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGH017 highly for its lightweight titanium construction and impeccable finishing.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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